Week 2: The Fall and the Flood

All Saints' current high school seniors on pilgrimage to South Africa in 2019.

A Prayer

Almighty God, you have placed in the skies the sign of your
covenant with all living things: Grant that we, who are saved
through water and the Spirit, may worthily offer to you our
sacrifice of thanksgiving; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

Genesis Overview

Discussion Questions:
  • What sticks out to you in the story of Noah?  Does anything seem odd? 
  • Do you think there was a literal, historical flood?  Why or why not?
  • What do you think is the point or the moral of the story?

Noah and Covenant

Discussion Questions:
  • Have you ever made a "covenant" with someone?  
  • Can you think of a time that you have had to ask forgiveness?
  • Can you think of a time you have forgiven someone?
  • Which is easier, forgiving or asking forgivenesss?

Bill Nye the Science Guy on Noah and the Ark

Discussion Questions:
  • Do you agree with Bill Nye?  Why or why not?
  • Would it change the way you think about the story if he was correct?